Lest you think we forgot Halloween in all this madness...

I know you are dying to see pictures of my kids...

A very serious Harry Potter

Taylor wanted to be a bride.

Our little leopard cub.

My baby is boo-tiful.

And can finally put her hair into a cute little piggytail!

It's official

We are moving to Dallas. Our house is on the market. Brock gave his notice yesterday. This is really happening.

We are both sad and excited. More to come...

Happy Anniversary!

Yesterday was mine and Shelby's 5th anniversary. It was 5 years ago from the day we met and I thought, "hey I like her, I want to be friends." Now look at us. Two peas in a pod with equal love of Sonic beverages and twinner spinning shoes. Shelby looked it up and the 5th is the wood anniversary. So she tied a ribbon around this decorative wooden ball and gave it to me as a gift. Which is kind of perfect on so many levels. I love you Shelby and "wood" not want to live without you! (groan)

Ready for Fall

I did one of those good mom things and took Avery apple picking.

Avery and her posse-they all have K names

There were also some animals there, which she lovingly called "baby."

Bring on the apple crisp and apple pie!

Balloon Glow

This weekend they are having "The Great Balloon Race" in Forest Park in St Louis. The night before they have all the hot air balloons in the field where you can get up close and watch them glow. It was crowded, but super cool. Oh yeah, I have some pictures:

Before the glow

After the glow

Yes, that is a giant glowing bottle of beer. (Anheuser-Busch, St Louis...get it?)

The girls enjoying the colorful balloons

Taylor in front of the Energizer Bunny balloon

A better look at the bunny

Watching the fireworks. According to Avery, they were "hhhhot."

It was a beautiful night!

Planning ahead

Taylor thought long and hard tonight about who she wanted to invite to her birthday party when she turns 7, which is April 21st, 2011. Sorry if you didn't make the cut.

Taylor's First Day of Dance

She's been begging me all year to take "ballerina classes." So I finally signed her up and today was the first day. I think she is more interested in the costumes, but whatever.

I told her to give me a ballerina pose and this is what she came up with. Apparently they have their work cut out for them.

The class is 1/2 ballet...

...and 1/2 tap. Aren't those shoes the cutest?